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Book Launched to Coincide with 50th Anniversary of Medicare

Setting the Record Straight reveals the never-before-told story of the Saskatchewan physicians who were opposed to the introduction of Medicare in 1962. Told as a memoir by one of the leaders of the doctors group, ... Facebook Twitter Pinterest

Setting the Record Straight reveals the never-before-told story of the Saskatchewan physicians who were opposed to the introduction of Medicare in 1962. Told as a memoir by one of the leaders of the doctors group, the book's release coincides with the 50th Anniversary of that event on July 1. (CNW Group/Indie Ink Publishing)

SASKATOON, June 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Most people know that in 1962
Saskatchewan was the "birthplace" of Medicare in Canada, but this July
hear a side of the story you never learned in history class.

He was one of the core group of doctors opposed to the Government's Plan
to introduce medical insurance to the province and was active against
it, with the support of a large sector of the Saskatchewan population
who formed groups known as the KOD (Keep Our Doctors) movement.

Advance praise for Setting the Record Straightincludes support from Senator David Tkatchuk, who says Doig has "made a
valuable and important contribution to the understanding of one of the
most critical watershed events in the history of our province, and of
our nation."

The hardcover book retails for $29.95 and will be available at all major
bookstores including McNally Robinson, Indigo/Chapters/Coles stores and
other book retailers and the Indie Ink store.

Image with caption: "Setting the Record Straight reveals the never-before-told story of the Saskatchewan physicians who were opposed to the introduction of Medicare in 1962. Told as a memoir by one of the leaders of the doctors group, the book's release coincides with the 50th Anniversary of that event on July 1. (CNW Group/Indie Ink Publishing)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120615_C9065_PHOTO_EN_15165.jpg